THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO CHANGE ALL REFERENCES IN THIS SYNOPSIS AND ITS ATTACHMENTS, FROM A MAXIMUM SEPT 2008 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TO A MAXIMUM SEPT 2007 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. NOTE TO OFFERORS: THE GOVERNMENT EXPECTS THE AWARDEE TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETE PERFORMANCE BY APRIL 2007. (i) This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested in accordance with this RFQ and its respective attachments. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a firm fixed price commercial service contract. Simplified procurement procedures will be used per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. (ii) This combined synopsis/solicitation request for quotation (RFQ), Requisition #79511, is issued as a total small business set-aside. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-14. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text (iv) The NAICS code is 541612 and size standard is $6.5 Million. (v) This combined synopsis/solicitation contains 9 contract line item numbers (CLIN): See Attached Clauses, Statement of Work, Schedule of items and Provisions. Each quote at a minimum must meet the technical specifications listed in section (vi) of the attachment in order to be technically acceptable. (vii) Deliverables and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination, USDA, APHIS, IS / 4700 River Road / Riverdale, MD, 20737. The estimated completion date for this requirement is April of 2008 however the government has the right to request final deliverables through September of 2008. (viii) The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and can be found in full text at www.arnet.gov/far: Also, See Attachment for some full text Clauses and Provisions (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this solicitation. (xv) No Numbered Notes are applicable to this requirement. (xvi) Quotes are due January 31, 2007 by 2:30 p.m. CST. All quotes must be signed. Quotes may be faxed to (612) 370-2136, Attn: Gloria Benson with signed original forwarded by mail to: USDA, APHIS, MRP-BS, ASD, Contracting Butler Square, 5th Floor, 100 N. Sixth Street, Attn: Gloria Benson, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Quotes can be e-mailed to
[email protected]. A complete quote will consist of: (1) Price for CLIN 0001 through CLIN 0009 (2) Signature on the page that lists the price (3) Narrative addressing how the offeror proposes to meet the minimum requirements stated in section (vi) of the statement of work attached and the overall requirements of the attached statement of work (4) Completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (xvii) Any of the FAR provisions or clauses can be provided via e-mail if your request is sent to:
[email protected]. Potential offerors shall review, comply and propose with the attachments applicable to this requirement in order to be considered for award.